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“The trend on the wholesale beef side is very similar to what’s occurring in the live cattle market,” says Nevil Speer, BEEF industry analyst. “That is, weekly negotiated sales continue to decline over time."...More

The trouble with adopting all these new management ideas is that the learning curve can be pretty steep. Take, for instance, changing your grazing program. It shouldn’t be this hard, but the end results make it worthwhile navigating all the early speed bumps....More

In between enjoying family, friends and beef on the grill, many Americans will pause to reflect on the true significance of Memorial Day. Here’s an explanation of how this national holiday first got started.

USDA’s “Hope in Healthy Soil” campaign promotes the importance of farmers and ranchers managing the soil to help the planet and feed the world. Share the video, plus check out these five blog posts showcasing how ranchers are fantastic stewards of soil....More

The grazing season is already underway in some parts of the country and just around the corner for others, but are your fences ready to hold the herd? Here are three tips for getting your fence lines in tip-top shape before turnout. Plus, a sneak peak at what’s coming up in May....More

Is a serious drought looming, and are you ready for one? In the fourth installment of our April Grazing Series, we revisit seven BEEF magazine resources for managing pastures in times of dry conditions....More

Do cover crops pencil out? What should I plant in my irrigated pastures? Should I plant companion crops in new alfalfa stands? The third installment in April’s Grazing Series asks and answers these three questions....More

National coverage of the ongoing drought in California seems to be stoking consumer concern about water usage in food production, with beef being singled out as a big user of water. How should the meat industry respond?...More